The day the Queen went to the footy at the MCG

Former Richmond footballer and 3AW commentator Graeme Bond has explained what it was like to meet the Queen at half-time of the first Sunday VFL match ever.

Queen Elizabeth attended the Round 1 clash between Richmond and Fitzroy at the MCG in 1970.

“It was extremely special,” Bondy told Tom Elliott.

Press PLAY below to hear Bondy re-live the occasion

He also confirmed an old tale about the protocols the players had to follow at half-time.